The tie between the Ruth family of eastern Pennsylvania and the Abraham Ruth that came to Westmoreland Co. in 1801 has never been completely proved. In the Ruth genealogy we do have a list of the children of Abraham (1732/1735-1801) and Catherine Ruth. We have these paragraphs about their sons, David and Abraham.

"David single, died before June 8, 1844. Born Hatfield Twp. Montgomery County, purchased 94 acres in Goshen Twp. Chester Co. from Mary Garret in 1787, sold it to his brother Abraham, 1790 but remained in Chester Co. When he died his state was divided amongst his brother Abraham and the heirs of his deceased brothers and sisters." Isaac Ruth was the administrator.

"Abraham Ruth married Elizabeth __ born Hatfield Twp. sold above mentioned tract in Chester Co. to Isaac Ruth in 1793. He was apparently still living in 1844, but I have nothing certain as to his location and possible family."

We believe this was the Abraham who came to East Huntingdon Twp. because 1. wife's name is the same 2. His brother David's estate was "divided amongst his brother Abraham and the heirs of his deceased brothers and sisters." and our Abraham did not die until 1846. 3. Abraham sold his land in Chester Co. in 1793. 4. His father died in May of 1801 and Abraham bought land here in May of 1801. 5. The same Ruth genealogy in which Abraham is mentioned, also lists Abraham's sister, Mary Ruth, married to John Fox. They had six children. Those listed are the six children of Henry Fox and Mary Ruth who bought land in E.H.Twp. in 1797. It appears that Abraham followed his sister to western Pennsylvania. Mary Ruth Fox died in 1834 before David's estate was divided.

Abraham Ruth purchased a tract of land on 14 Nov 1801 from Isaac Meason and Catrina for 218 pounds. The tract contained 145 1/2 acres and came from two tracts named Leth and Halldon. Today if you travel north from Mt. Nebo on Smithton Rd. toward 981 and descend a hill, the farm is on the hill on the left.

The 1810 U.S. Census lists under Abraham Ruth East Huntingdon on page 1268 "One male under ten, one male 10-16, one male over 45, 1 female 16-26 and one female over 45." The smaller male child must have died before 1846.

Ruth 11 Martha Ruth 17944 Nov 1850, age 71. Bu Alverton Cem.m ca 1828 as second wife to George B. Mumaw - 17 Dec 1858. Bu Alverton. Son of George Mumaw and Catherine Gerber. He had no children to 1) Catherine Newcomer. See property under Mumaw.

Children:

Ruth111 George Ruth Mumaw 29 Jan 1829- 8 Aug 1909, age 80. Bu Alverton. Farmer in E.H. United Brethren.m 1849 Elizabeth Stauffer 25 Mar 1829-28 Sep 1899, age 70. Bu Alverton. Dau of Christian Stauffer and Susannah Overholt. United Brethren.The road that climbs the hill behind West Overton Museums intersects with another road at the sib of G.R. Mumaw home. It has been known as the McNally place.

Children:

Ruth1111 Martha m John W, Ruth

Ruth1112 James, twin, age 6 weeks

Ruth1113 Martin m Minnie Jane Parke

Ruth1114 Elizabeth m 1) Austin F. Stoner To OR 2) David M. Smutz

Ruth1115 John Martin, single

Ruth1116 Wesley m Mary Mae Stickel To CA

Ruth1117 Sally 0. m William Ferguson

Ruth.1118 Alice m Samuel Browneller Reed

Ruth112 John Ruth Mumaw 2 Oct 1831-20 Aug 1871, age 39. Bu Alverton.m Barbara Rice 1830-1908, age 78.The J. R. Mumaw house is the one that has been wrecked at the southern side of the landfill.

Ruth121 Abraham Ruth 31 Jan 1823-7 May 1904, age 81. Farmer. United Brethren.m Elizabeth Hylands/Highlands 12 Aug 1821-3 Mar 1898, age 76. Dau of William Hylands, and __United Brethren. The will of Henry and Anna Ruth made equal distribution to their two children. Will Book 5, p 645 of Sep 9, 1867.